Artist in Residence
Members of the Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration will be the artists in residence this week.
The Society was formed in 1993 and caters for those interested in botanical illustration, be they botanical illustrators or gardeners. Many of their members have won awards.
Their residency coincides with their annual exhibition, which is also on show at Nature in Art, until Sunday 13th March.
Artist in Residence
Wendy Hunt is both a painter and sculptor. She uses a variety of media to create detailed original art works. She grew up in the south of England and spent many years exploring the shores of the Solent, which is at the heart of her love of nature and wildlife.
Dare to Dabble
Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Learn about the different traditional techniques before creating your own aboriginal painting. Small rocks will be provided to paint on but please feel free to bring something bigger such as a terracotta plant pot.
Bookable after 4th January.
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The astonishing story of a zoo-born lion’s journey from the pet department at Harrod’s to freedom in the wilds of Africa. Be prepared for laughter and tears in this tale of heartbreak, joy and ultimate triumph over adversity. One of the greatest wildlife films you are likely to see. Part of the proceeds from the evening to be given to the Born Free Foundation.
Please book tickets in advance: £8
Artist in Residence
Martin Rumary grew up surrounded by the Mendip Hills in the heart of the Somerset countryside, where he became inspired by the wildlife there, in particular by the variety of birds.
Martin developed his technique whilst working as a draughtsman but now he works full time as an artist. He works exclusively in acrylics on board.
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they explore the world of lino cuts. Each member will be able to use specialist tools to create their own inspired printing block, to then ink and print mono-coloured artworks using their design.
There is a £1 supplement for this event.
Art Course
with Elaine Jones 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12
Discover the fascinating world of Encaustic Wax Art using pigmented, non-toxic beeswax and a small electric iron to create gorgeous, vibrant pictures in no time at all.
On this 2-day course you will learn the basics techniques of Encaustic Wax Art and then use this beautiful medium to create seven original Chakra paintings that you can take
home with you to frame. Chakra means Wheel in Sanskrit and there are said to be seven major energy centres in the body located along the spine which also correspond to the
colours of the rainbow. There will be the opportunity to take part in short relaxing meditation after which you will create a unique and personal painting for each Chakra in
various colours.
No artistic experience is necessary – just an open mind and a willingness to have fun and allow your creative spirit out to play! To find out more about Chakra, click here:
Course Cost
Members: £80 ‘Money Off Offer’ £50
Non-members: £100 ‘Money Off Offer’ £50
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced
Materials List
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron, as the melted wax can drip and will not wash out.
All other materials will be supplied by Elaine Jones, at the cost of £25 per participant, payable directly to her on the day of the course.
Artist’s Profile
Art has been a passion for Elaine for as long as she can remember and she has always
enjoyed a wide variety of creative hobbies but her favourite pastime is working with hot, coloured beeswax to create original Fantasy and Abstract Encaustic Art.
The way that colour can affect our moods fascinates Elaine and this has led her to combine her love of Art with her interest in Healing to create her unique paintings.
Elaine has been Artist in Residence at Nature in Art and her work has sold both in the UK and abroad.
www.artbyelaine.co.uk
Artist in Residence
Karen Coulson is a coloured pencil artist as well as a tutor specialising in wildlife and animal portraits. She enjoys incorporating unusual backgrounds behind her subject which indulges her love of colour.
Karen is a Gold Signature Member of the UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society). She has won many awards for her artwork including “Best Fantasy/Abstract” picture at the UKCPS Annual International Exhibition in 2014.
Artist in Residence
Born in England in 1972. For most of her childhood she lived in a village near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and this is where her passion for drawing and painting began.
Following her training as a Graphic Designer, she decided to try to convert her passion for painting into a full-time career. Having successfully exhibited her paintings; within a year she had fulfilled her ambition to become a professional Artist.
She lives with her family in Devon and delights in the abundance of wildlife and spectacular scenery that surrounds her studio.
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they listen to award-winning artist Claudia Hahn, who is an expert at using natural pigments, taken from household items, such as tea, coffee and beetroot to create nature-inspired artworks.
Claudia Hahn will be artist in residence from 5th – 10th April and will be running an art course based around her techinque on Monday 11th April (visit our art courses page for more information). Find out more about Claudia, here.